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Revision as of 20:41, 11 November 2012
Boissonneaua | |
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Boissonneaua flavescens | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Apodiformes |
Family: | Trochilidae |
Subfamily: | Trochilinae |
Genus: | Boissonneaua Reichenbach 1854 |
Boissonneaua is a small genus of hummingbirds in the Trochilidae family. They are found in humid Andean forests from western Venezuela to southern Peru. They have a straight black bill, contrasting outer rectrices, and a distinctive habit of quickly lifting both wings up shortly after landing, thereby revealing their rufous underwing coverts.
Species
- Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Boissonneaua matthewsii
- Buff-tailed Coronet, Boissonneaua flavescens
- Velvet-purple Coronet, Boissonneaua jardini
References
- Restall, R., Rodner, C., & Lentino, M. (2006). Birds of Northern South America. Vol. 1 & 2. Helm, London. ISBN 0-7136-7242-0 (vol. 1); ISBN 0-7136-7243-9 (vol. 2).
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